Health

Is Exercise Safe When Trying to Get Pregnant?

Does exercising increase or decrease your chance of getting pregnant? With a range of information out there, it’s easy to feel confused and overwhelmed. In this piece, Jackie Dayton shares some research and information on how to safely exercise when trying to conceive.

Using Castor Oil Packs for Infertility

When you’re trying to get pregnant, there are a lot of holistic changes you can make to your routine before going down the IUI or IVF path. A really simple, affordable (yet kind of odd) thing to try? Castor oil packs.

Trying to Conceive While Being “Type A”

When you’re trying to get pregnant, everything else in your life gets put on hold. This lack of control and structure is tough for even the chillest people, but it can be downright torture for those of us who have “Type A” personalities.

8 Signs You Might Be Ready To Talk To A Psychologist

Many people struggling to get pregnant or start a family often experience feelings of anxiety or depression. But how do you know if you could benefit from working with a trained professional? Perth-based psychologist Rebecca Glorie shares the signs that indicate it might be time to start working with a therapist.

The Skinny on Fat When Trying to Conceive

Eating healthy is an essential piece of the trying to conceive puzzle. In this post, wellness expert Jennifer Colletti explains the difference between good fats and bad fats and how knowing the difference can help alleviate symptoms of PCOS and endometriosis and aid in your fertility efforts.

Yoga for Fertility: A How-To

From reducing stress to stimulating blood flow in the reproductive center, yoga has been proven to help enhance the body’s ability to conceive. In this blog post, D.C.-based yoga instructor and fellow fertility warrior Angelyn Shapiro shares her favorite poses to help support you on your journey.

5 Tips for a More Peaceful, Calm, Fertility Experience

Oftentimes, those of us trying to conceive want to “do more” to improve our chances. In this piece, fertility coach Erin McDaniel offers a different approach; “being” rather than “doing” in order to give ourselves a calmer, more peaceful fertility experience.

What is ‘Fertility Awareness?’

Just like blood pressure, heart rate and temperature, our menstrual cycle is a key element in understanding our health. In this post, The Fifth Vital Sign shares ways we can better understand our bodies and our fertility.